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November 14, 2023

At least 44 villagers killed in separate attacks by ISIS-linked Congolese rebels

Allied Democratic Forces militants have reportedly killed at least 44 civilians over the past three days in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's volatile, conflict-ravaged east.

November 14, 2023

Wagner-backed Malian forces seize control of rebel stronghold, state media claims

Mali's military has reportedly overtaken Kidal, a town in the country's north long considered a stronghold for separatist Tuareg rebels.

November 11, 2023

Space station astronaut spots ‘ghostly’ image staring at them from Earth

An astronaut on the International Space Station snapped a photo of a Sahara Desert volcanic pit in Chad that resembles a human skull, NASA photos show.

November 10, 2023

Kenya doomsday cult leader found guilty of illegal filming, but yet to be charged over mass deaths

Kenyan doomsday pastor preached starvation as a means to Jesus Christ, and is suspected of encouraging the suicide deaths of hundreds of followers, whose bodies were found on his property.

November 10, 2023

30 taken hostage by suspected Islamic extremists in central Mali bus attack

Suspected Islamic extremists are believed to be holding about 30 Dogon men hostage following attacks on several public passenger buses in central Mali.

November 9, 2023

UN suspends withdrawal of African Union troops from terror-ravaged Somalia

The United Nations Security Council suspended Thursday the withdrawal of African Union troops from Somalia, where conflicts with an al-Qaeda affiliate remain ongoing.

November 9, 2023

Nigerian president approves controversial budget that covers presidential yacht, SUVs for top officials

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has signed off on a supplementary budget that includes funding for a presidential yacht and SUVs for his wife and top federal officials.

November 8, 2023

Hunting behavior of cheetahs is altered by warming weather, study finds

Warming weather is causing increased conflicts between cheetahs and other African predators, leading to a reduction in food availability for the cheetah population.

November 8, 2023

South Africa to issue formal reprimand to Israeli ambassador

South Africa will issue a "demarche," or formal reprimand, to the ambassador of Israel, Eliav Belotsercovsky. The reason for the reprimand was not provided.

November 7, 2023

Kenya declares a surprise public holiday for a national campaign to plant 15 billion trees

The Kenyan government has announced a new initiative which seeks to call on civic pride and environmental consciousness in order to work together on an ambitious tree planting effort.